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Lauren Wise

Lauren Wise has worked as a rock/heavy metal journalist for 15 years. She contributes to Noisey and LA Weekly, edits books, and drinks whiskey.

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Phoenix Metal Mainstay Max Cavalera Talks About the New Killer Be Killed Album

By Lauren Wise
Nov 24, 2020

The Soulfly and Sepultura singer has a new album with his metal supergroup, Killer Be Killed
Rob Halford on His New Memoir, Plans for Judas Priest, and the Power of Hugs

By Lauren Wise
Oct 14, 2020

The heavy metal icon and Paradise Valley resident talks about his new autobiography — and where he shops for Halloween.
SiriusXM's Jose Mangin Found a Passion for Heavy Metal in Small-Town Arizona

By Lauren Wise
Jul 29, 2020

The radio host doesn't miss a chance to talk about his home state on the air.
The Pandemic Hasn't Slowed Down Megadeth's David Ellefson

By Lauren Wise
Jun 18, 2020

Streaming concerts, new albums — and even a Post Malone cover.
These Arizona Music Nonprofits Are Taking Action

By Lauren Wise
May 26, 2020

Here are three ways you can help out locally.

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